HAGI SO #3 Deishi Gyokuro Pieces

OK my camera seems to not be here... must have left it at my mom's. So, I will do some decent shots later, but for now, I'll see what I can upload from the iPhone. Don't expect any artistry, I am limited!

I got the houhin and 4 cups... which, to avoid the unlucky thing of 4 cups, I prefer to think of as 2 sets of 2 cups each. I got 2 sets because I really liked the ones on the right the best in appearance... but the 2 on the left were hand-scratch-signed on the bottom by the artist rather than just a potter's stamp. So, I ended up with 2 sets of 2.

I loved this houhin's shape, the glaze is gorgeous, and there's a heart-shaped swirl on the side. It is even more appealing in person.

Just to show the scale of how tiny the cups are... that is one of my sea cucumber Hagi yunomi for comparison.

And another example of scale on these tiny cups...

And a closeup of the glaze and the heart swirl, but my iPhone is very limited on closeup focus.

All in all, a really lovely set. I am still marveling over how tiny the cups are. Now I need to order some really good gyokuro... my cheap stuff is pretty blah.

kymidwife wrote:I got the houhin and 4 cups... which, to avoid the unlucky thing of 4 cups, I prefer to think of as 2 sets of 2 cups each. I got 2 sets because I really liked the ones on the right the best in appearance... but the 2 on the left were hand-scratch-signed on the bottom by the artist rather than just a potter's stamp. So, I ended up with 2 sets of 2.

I was kinda thinking the same thing; 2 sets of 2. Except for me it was two cups from a previous set, two cups from this set.

Heyo, great news, Houjin and Gyo cups are now ready. I am including pics for you all to pick. Please pick alternates keeping in mind orders for specific pieces will be prioritized by time original order was placed a couple weeks ago.

HOWEVER, time is of the essence. The agent will be closed for 2 weeks and would like to complete everything before he leaves. So, I am hoping everyone will pick quickly, please. PM me asap!!!

The Yuzamashi should be available early next week, so those of you who also ordered one, your order will be held and you will receive an order PM once that is in stock. BUT please pick you Houjin and cups now. Thanks.

Here you go.

Hmmm, still some forum issues it seems with photos. There are 5 Houjin and 10 cups total.

The cups, please note that these bear the "scratch signature" of Deishi versus the more common "stamp"!!! This is pretty unusual. Enjoy.

I have until now, not done any tracking of my ordered items, I have just sat back and waited! However with everyone posting here that their's have arrived, and several stories about where the delivery was - I decided to have a look.

It shows 5 entries in Japan from July 17 to July 20TottoriYonagoShinosakaOsakaOsaka

Then instead of appearing in the UK it went to Germany (and through German Customs) - I assume this is a hub for Europe ? and not being delivered to a German TeaChat member

I think you have an evil plan to put me in the poor house. But seriously, it is great to have such amazing teaware available to those of us who wouldn't know where to look for them in the first place. Thanks!